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Preamps with balanced ins/outs and remote

I know there are some really good preamps without remotes like the Coincident line stage. I also know there are really good preamps with just single ended in and outs like the Herron and the Dude. However, are there really good preamps with balanced ins and outs with a remote? I have Merrill Audio Veritas amps that require balanced ins and a balanced system overall. I need a remote because I make a lot of my CD,s and the volumes of the various songs do not always match. Thanks in advance.
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peter_s
1,336 posts
 
Many good choices. Hopefully you can atleast fit in a power supply box along with the main box. So, you don't need a phono stage?
rower30
211 posts
 
Look at PASS LABS XP-10, too. It has a remote and balanced and unbalanced outputs, both.
tms0425
72 posts
 
The Zesto Leto is single ended internally but uses transformers in balanced mode in and out. I'm using it with Acoustic Imagery Atsahs (NC1200's) similar to the Veritas with good results. It has a small remote for mute, mono/stereo, and volume.
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
If you're not absolutely set upon spending a lot of money, the Emotiva XSP-1 preamp is fully differentially balanced and comes with a nice remote control. It has received rave reviews from all who have tested/listened to it. And it comes with a 5-year warranty to boot!

You can view the unit and it's specs. here:

http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/processors/products/xsp1

-RW-
martinmobile
84 posts
 
Owned a Balanced Audio Technology VK51se Preamp. All Balanced inputs AND outputs. No built in Phono stage however. Excellent sounding Preamp IMHO. All tube. One single chassis. You could probably snap one up here on A-gon for around 3 grand. And they are remote controlled as well. Very smooth sounding, unbelievable midrange texture and colors, solid bass performance. Audio Research is also a brand to seriously consider.
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